Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown RN
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with pediatric cardiac stepdown experience to provide specialized care for patients with cardiac defects, both medical and surgical. The role involves managing patients post-cardiac surgery and supporting advanced respiratory and cardiac care.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown nursing
• Experience with:

  • Trachs and ventilators
  • High flow nasal cannula
  • Post-operative catheter care
  • Post-operative care after Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU)
  • Inotropes administration
  • Care for heart and lung transplant patients

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current Ohio RN license in hand
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU RNs
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – if applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – if applicable

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Two professional references required (one must be a manager or supervisor; peer references not accepted)
• Current government-issued photo ID matching legal name on license and certifications
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start, updated for each new contract
• Drug screening within 60 days prior to start (9-panel, including fentanyl and methadone)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within last year, with additional requirements if positive
• Required immunizations and titers: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Influenza (seasonal flu vaccine required Oct-May; exemptions reviewed)
• N95 fit testing within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific documents including Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Infection Control Policy, and others prior to start

Additional Information

• Must not reside within 60 miles of the facility if holding an Ohio driver’s license (to avoid being considered local)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually
• Resume or employment application copy required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric cardiac stepdown unit, providing critical care to complex cardiac patients in a supportive travel nurse role.